University of Chicago
Professional Interests:
- International students
- First/second-generation immigrants
- Life adjustment and transition
- Acculturation or assimilation stress
- Mood disorders
- Religion and spirituality
- Sexual violence and trauma
- Alcohol and substance use
Additional Languages
Mandarin, Cantonese
Approach to Therapy:
I value the multicultural and intersectionality framework, acknowledging that we each have unique experience and interpretation despite some shared labels of social identities. Based on this belief, I view therapy as a collaborative process to empower you in designing your own toolbox for wellness. I adopt a strength-based approach towards trauma-informed treatment, and believe in the power of love, compassion, and appreciation. In practice, I often draw therapy techniques from CBT, DBT, ACT and integrate religion and spirituality.
Approach to Wellness:
Sleep—the key to my energy. Water—I drink plenty of water every day. Food—I enjoy cooking and baking. Art—I do collage journaling daily. My approach to wellness also includes my regular visit with my therapist.
